Taco Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for greasing

1 medium yellow onion, chopped, plus more for serving

1 bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 lb. (85% lean) ground beef

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1      Tbsp. chili powder

1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. ground cumin

1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained *substituted a can of Heinz tomato and a can of Heinz maple baked beans

1 (15-oz.) jar medium salsa (about 1 1/2 c.)

6 (8") flour tortillas, divided

Cheese

1 (14.75-oz.) can creamed corn, divided

Sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving *we only had tomatoes at the Pelly store

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°

  • Chop onions and peppers

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil.

  • Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.

  • Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

  • Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.

  • Add chili powder, flour, and cumin to skillet and cook, stirring, until meat is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Add beans, salsa, and 1/4 c. water. Cook, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet, until beans and salsa are combined and warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Spread a small amount of beef mixture on bottom of casserole dish.

  • Top with 2 tortillas.

  • Sprinkle with cheese.

  • Top with half of creamed corn and half of remaining beef mixture.

  • Top with 2 tortillas, cheese and remaining creamed corn and beef mixture. Finish with remaining 2 tortillas and cheese.

  • Bake lasagna until cheeses have melted and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand about 10 minutes.

  • Drizzle with sour cream. Top with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

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